Multiple Serious Vehicle Crashes Under Investigation in South Carolina, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Ohio

Multiple vehicle crashes across the eastern United States are under active investigation. In Orangeburg County, South Carolina, a fatal crash occurred early Saturday when a Chevrolet SUV left the road, struck a tree, and overturned, resulting in the death of the sole occupant. In Dayton, Ohio, a collision involving a deputy sheriff and a pick-up truck sent both drivers to the hospital, with the truck driver sustaining serious injuries and the deputy minor ones. Serious multi-vehicle accidents are also being investigated in Warwick, Rhode Island, and Middletown, Connecticut, though details on injuries are not yet available. Additionally, Virginia State Police are probing a Thursday night crash in Harrisonburg. Authorities urge the public to avoid affected areas as investigations continue.